Michael sold 2 flowers in 4 hours, 3 flowers in 6 hours, 4 flowers in 8 hours, and 5 flowers in 10 hours. Which statement correc
tly describes this situation? A.
The given situation represents a proportional relationship because the graph of the given data does not form a straight line through the origin.
B.
The given situation represents a proportional relationship because the graph of the given data forms a straight line through the origin.
C.
The given situation does not represent a proportional relationship because the graph of the given data does not form a straight line through the origin.
D.
The given situation does not represent a proportional relationship because the graph of the given data forms a straight line through the origin.
The answer is B. The graph of a proportional relationship is a straight line through the origin. The ratios 2:4, 3:6, 4:8, and 5:10 all simplify to 1:2 ratio
